The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-09-20
GOV. FORAKER WAS SNUBBED
AND SO WAS HIS WIFE By THE
MISTRESS OF THE WHITE HOUSE
A scni-oflcial Account ef the Treatment
They Received from Mrs.. Cleveland at
the Public Reception In Philadelphia.

A senai-ofuciai Account or the Treatment
They Received from Mrs. Cleveland at
the Public Reception In Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.-It Is q subject
for comment upon human nature that amid all
the great events Of tho Centennial Constita-
tional Convention Just closed the relations
between Gov Foraker and wife Of Ohio and
the President and his wife were the subject of
most comment. and the question whether
there was any subbing done upon either side
is still the most discussed. In view Of this an
authoritative statement OF the whole matter
may be OF interest, and 1t is as follows:
Gov. Foraker and his staff were at Gettys-
burg, assisting in the dedication OF nineteen
battle monuments ordered by Ohio and left
there for Philadelphia. While In Gettysburg
the Governor said to friend: II am going
over to Philadelphia. and shall offer my hand
to the President. He must take 1t or refuse it,
and don't care which. shall act the dignt-
fed part becoming my office and he can do the
same, or not, as he chooses" When Foraker
came riding up at the head ofthe Ohio people In
the great parade Of Friday there was o great
deal Of cheering, more than there was at any
other time during the review. Foraker, who
is q handsome and distinguished-look
ing young man, rode fine horse and,
backed by his brilliantly uniformed staff,
made worry striking appearance The
President had made 1t a rule to take or his
hat and salute each regimental commander
and every flag. He acknowledged no other
salutes, but stood with his hat on, his left hand
behind his back, and his right hand thrust be-
which was tightly bnttoned. His tall hat was.
little tilted, giving him n slightly rakish air.
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before he reached the stand. took of his hat
and made q graceful bow and rode, up, bare
ss The strsh at hm
removed his hat, Just as hehad done moment
beeF o5 bs sn AND S o sSS
in a balcony Of the hotel Lafayette. under
Mrs ookd at HIM hronsh
bGut and stepped within the After ah the
ing; when she went to luncheon with Mr.. Childs
- Coy; Foraker's first personal meeting with
preside1t Cleveland was at the latter's recep.
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Foraker precisely as he had all tho people who
preceded him. and Foraker introduced the
At Mrs. oieveland reception all the Ohio
spoke to his wife about the poss,ibitgX
ply to his invitation as Governor Of Ohio
West. He thought II the President would do
that Mrs. Cleveland might do more. and he
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front to the Governor Of Ohio and his wife from
SO all went to her reception.
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Cleveland. Gov Foraker shook hands with tho
President, and said: Accept my compliments
VIE. The Presidenf nth then shook hands with
Mrs: Foraker, but did not speak to either her be
Cow GOV. Foraker turned S 70 Mrs. CLEVELAND
and put out h his band She paid lto nS
them to those following. Gov. Foraker grasped
Mrs. Cleveland Ian T reached H past them with her
hands With Gen Afts and Gen.
After the Ohio party returned to the Aldine
Hotel they had long talk over the matter.
nothing to say about the affair. For his wife's
snub was intentional and direct. There could
pressed himself but the matter had gone into
relationship whore he preferred to let the peo-
give tn a. ABOVE o. ana
WASHINGTON; Sept; l9-The statements con,
Mrs. FSraker by Mrs Cleveland have come
0s9 No a G% s Se ssd
upon the subject at the White House. Mr..
Grosyenor Of Ohio, told Star reporter to-day
that he saw Gov, Foraker on SATURDAY even.
to Columbus. and the Governor told him It was
true that Mrs. Cleveland had snubbed his wife
and himself at the Philadelphia reception.
Gov. Foraker's own statement OF the circum-
stance, as repeated to the reporter by Mr.. Gros-
yenor, is that In the line Of guests at the recep-
ton Coy and Mrs. Weaver were Just in, front
Of the Ohio Governor and his wife, and Gen.
Axtel! and his wife came next. Mrs. Cleveland,
the Governor says, shook hands with Coy.
and Mrs Weaver, then folded her hands In
front OF her and bowed q cold recognition to
himself and wife. and then at once extended
her hand to Gen. Axtell. Mr.. Grosvenor says
that Gen. Axtell substantiated to him the
made by Gov. Foraker He said
Coy; Foraker had no disposition to conceal the
It, and wanted everybody to know 1t.